By Keith Knepp InkFreeNews MILFORD — Four candidates, two Democrats and two Republicans, have filed the necessary paperwork to appear on their party’s respective primary ballots. The primary election in Indiana has been rescheduled for Tuesday, June 2, and requires voters to choose either the Democrat or Republican ballot, allows party members to select their …read more.

Kosciusko County election officials are scurrying to prepare for an in-person primary on June 2. The county election board, consisting of Republican Randy Girod, Democrat Bill Morton and County Clerk Ann Torpy, were joined by chairmen from both political parties on Friday to hash out preliminary plans for the primary, which was moved from May …read more.

Organizers preparing for a forum featuring four candidates running for Superior Court 3 judge have announced a new date and an expanded format. The forum was originally scheduled for April 22; however, due to the COVID-19 crisis, the event has now been rescheduled for 6 p.m. May 15. Exactly where remains to be decided. The …read more.

State Rep. Curt Nisly, who has already alienated Republican colleagues in the General Assembly, probably won’t be buddying up for dinner with Gov. Eric Holcomb any time soon. The Milford-area lawmaker was quick to criticize Holcomb’s mandate Monday requiring bars and restaurants to close in an effort to limit the spread of the coronavirus. Nisly, …read more.

What a week! Nationally – and locally – we saw a few things in recent days in politics that many would probably just as soon forget. As the nation’s eyes watched the Iowa Caucuses debacle, a reality show version of a State of the Union and an impeachment vote that acquitted President Donald Trump (followed …read more.

WARSAW – Below is a list of candidates who filed before Friday’s deadline for the May 5 primary. The list is based on information provided by the Kosciusko County Clerk and the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office’s election website for county races and legislative districts that include Kosciusko County. (Challengers are italicized) Commissioner, northern district …read more.

Gov. Eric Holcomb will be the keynote speaker in Warsaw when Republicans host their Lincoln Day Dinner on April 16. The location has not been determined yet, according to Kosciusko County GOP Chair Mike Ragan. Holcomb’s visit will come after the end of the General Assembly session and three weeks before Primary Day.  *  *  …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Congresswoman Jackie Walorski (IN-02) filed for re-election to continue representing Indiana’s 2nd District in Congress. “As a lifelong Hoosier, I’m grateful to be able to fight for the hardworking people of Indiana’s 2nd District,” Walorski said. “Politicians in Washington are trying to divide the country with a radical agenda and a partisan impeachment …read more.

State Rep. Dave Wolkins conceded this week he was wrong when he said Warsaw Community Schools was moving $15 million from salaries to operational costs. The District 18 state lawmaker from Warsaw made the suggestion a week ago in this column and reiterated it in a statement he issued. He was reacting in response to …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Health Industry Forum has named U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (IN-2) as the group’s Legislator of the Year. Walorski has been a strong and vocal leader in the effort to repeal the Medical Device Tax and her backing for this issue has generated tremendous bipartisan support across the U.S. House of Representatives, …read more.

  ROCHESTER — Plans for a  big trial in a little courtroom are complicating things in Rochester ahead of the trial of Alyssa Shepherd. Shepherd faces five charges in the deaths of three children who died at a bus stop along SR 25 near Talma a year ago after she struck four children who were …read more.

TOWN HALL MEETINGS — It’s been six years since Indiana’s 2nd District U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski held a traditional town hall, and a Democratic Party challenger, Pat Hackett, is doing her best to keep the issue fresh. On her campaign Facebook page, Hackett called the lack of meetings with the public a “dereliction of duty” …read more.

Republican mayoral candidate Ron Shoemaker received an endorsement from Elkhart Mayor Tim Neese Thursday, April 18. Neese endorsed the primary challenger to Mayor Joe Thallemer in a 16-second video posted on Shoemaker’s campaign Facebook page Thursday. In it, Neese refers to Shoemaker as a good friend but does not offer any other reasons why Shoemaker …read more.

Hello and welcome to what we hope will become a Saturday tradition here at InkFreeNews. This column is all about politics, government, the people who help (or hinder) our local governance and a dash of other tidbits I hope you will find worthwhile. Much of my time with InkFreeNews will be spent covering Warsaw city …read more.

MILFORD — As America prepares to honor its veterans on Sunday, one our nation’s oldest allies came to Milford to bestow one of its highest honors on a member of the greatest generation. On Monday, dozens of people crowded into the Milford Community Building to witness Dan Levernier receive the French Legion of Honor Medal for …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Rebecca Kubacki and Randy Girod, both from Syracuse, had their names added to the list of recipients of the Kosciusko County Republican Man and Woman of the Year awards. The duo was announced as the 2018 recipients at the annual Kosciusko County Republican Man and Woman of the Year dinner Thursday evening. The …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Mike Ragan, Kosciusko County Republican chairman, announces Indiana U.S. Sen. Republican candidate Mike Braun, 2nd District Congresswoman Jackie Walorski and Indiana State Auditor Tera Klutz, have confirmed they will be joining local candidates and elected officials attending the Kosciusko County semi-annual fish fry. All three are candidates in the upcoming Nov. 6 election. …read more.

  ELKHART/KOSCIUSKO COUNTIES — Three-term Republican U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski will face a stiff test in November’s general election for Indiana Second Congressional District, in which she will square off with Democrat Mel Hall. The district encompasses several counties in north central Indiana, including the northern and western portions of Kosciusko County. Milford and Syracuse both …read more.

[weaver_youtube Hker1vQuZ2U rel=0]   Kyle Dukes, Tyler Huffer and Chris Francis upset their Republican incumbent opponents Tuesday in the May primary. Bob Conley was the only Republican incumbents in a local race who came away with a win. The county saw a 26.16 percent total voter turnout. Dukes received the county sheriff’s nomination for the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Voters in residing in U.S. Congressional 2nd District will have choices to make for the U.S. Representative nominations on May 8. Republicans will have the choice of Rep. Jackie Walorski, incumbent, or Mark Summe. The Democrats will be choosing between Douglas Carpenter, Pat Hackett, Mel Hall, Yatish Joshi, Roland Leech and John …read more.

  SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Council approved two economic development agreements for the purchase of seven lots in the Syracuse Technology Park during its monthly meeting Tuesday night, May 16. “It was really easy working with each other,” said Dustin Johns, owner of Innovation Inc. and Travel Lite RV. “That area needed something to bring …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The day is near to cast your vote for president, senator, state leadership, local officials and school board officials. The general election for 2016 is Tuesday, Nov. 8. Polls will open at 6 a.m. and close at 6 p.m.

WARSAW — The Republican Headquarters for Kosciusko County had their grand opening on Friday, Aug. 26. Janet Holcomb, wife of Lt. Gov. Eric Holcomb, who is a candidate for governor, District 2 U.S. Representative Jackie Walorski, Amanda Banks, wife of State Sen. Jim Banks, who is candidate for U.S. Representative District 3 were in attendance. …read more.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (IN-02) Tuesday, June 7, joined Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (WI-01) and several of their colleagues to unveil a set of policy proposals aimed at reforming anti-poverty programs and expanding opportunity. They visited House of Help City of Hope in the Anacostia neighborhood of Washington, D.C., where …read more.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (IN-02) today applauded passage of legislation to prevent the over-prescription of opioids to veterans that often leads to prescription drug abuse. Congresswoman Walorski’s provision, which would require all Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities to participate in their respective state’s prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP), was included in H.R. …read more.

Dear editor, I have a great love of children, born and pre-born. I have three sweet little boys who keep me on my toes and a precious daughter who now resides with Jesus. Jackie Walorski also claims to love children. In 2015, after watching the Planned Parenthood videos, Jackie said Planned Parenthood was disgusting and …read more.

SOUTH BEND — Today, Congresswoman Jackie Walorski announced that she has been endorsed by the National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund for the 2016 May primary election in Indiana’s 2nd Congressional District. The NRA-PVF’s endorsement included an A rating for her pro-Second Amendment voting record. “On behalf of our five million members, we are pleased to …read more.

Dear Editor: As a member of the pro-life movement I am all for the defunding of Planned Parenthood and stopping all taxpayer funding of abortion. That’s why I think it’s important for people to know the truth about Jackie Walorski’s record.  She has been endorsed by National Right to Life and Tony Perkins’ Family Research Council. …read more.

Dear Editor: Jackie Walorski talks nice and “seems” to be a pro-life candidate, but does prove herself to be a pro-life legislator? In December, she voted to fully fund Planned Parenthood through the 2016 Omnibus Bill, but six months earlier, she had released this statement following the Planned Parenthood videos: “I am thoroughly disgusted that …read more.

Dear Editor:

There is some question about Jackie Walorski’s pro-life voting record. I first met Jackie at a Right To Life banquet in 2013.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Jackie Walorski (IN-02) reminded Indiana residents about details of her tour to recognize recipients of her ‘Who’s Who in IN-02’ initiative.

Responses from the state Republican Chairman Jeff Cardwell, U.S. Congresswoman Jackie Walorski and State Senator Jim Banks have been distributed shortly after Gov. Mike Pence’s announcement that Eric J. Holcomb has been chosen as his nominee as the 51st lieutenant governor for the state. Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann is expected to step down in the …read more.

Dear Editor, When Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence, he was intentional when he said that we have the natural right to life first. Jefferson wanted all who came after him to recognize that life was the most precious right that we had and that all who were to come after him would uphold this …read more.

MISHAWAKA — Congresswoman Jackie Walorski reminded constituents that a member of her staff will be holding office hours to assist constituents with casework and official business.

Dear Editor, District 2, we have a problem. We, the people, sent Jackie Walorski to D.C. to represent us. She ran on conservative values and pro-life was one of her top agendas. Something happened. FreedomWorks has given her a 63 percent lifetime score, meanwhile Marlin Stutzman, District 3, has an 89 percent score. Her recent …read more.

INDIANA — Today, Rep. Walorski (IN-2) visited the State House to officially file paperwork for re-election to Congress in Indiana’s Second District. While at the State House, she also had the opportunity to address the House and Senate Chambers. Rep. Walorski said, “I’m honored and grateful to serve the hardworking Hoosiers of Indiana’s Second District. …read more.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Jackie Walorski issued the following statement after the House voted to disapprove of the Waters of the United States rule by passing a bill that would nullify the rule: “President Obama continues to ignore the will of hardworking Hoosiers by expanding government regulation over ponds, ditches and streams across Indiana. This …read more.

By BEN FALKOWSKI Chief of Staff MISHAWAKA — Congresswoman Jackie Walorski reminded constituents a member of her staff will be holding office hours to assist constituents with casework and official business. Residents who cannot attend the listed office hours are encouraged to contact (574) 204-2645 to schedule an appointment. The Rochester district office, located at …read more.

WARSAW — Following the House passing The Protecting Americans From Tax Hikes Act of 2015, many are celebrating what they will believe of huge benefit to those in the medical device industry. The act, titled PATH for short, will suspend the medical device tax and make the Research and Development Credit and Section 179 expensing …read more.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In the wake of recent abuses by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in overprescribing medication to veterans, Rep. Jackie Walorski, a member of the House Veterans Affairs’ Committee, introduced legislation requiring all Veteran Administration Medical Centers in Indiana and across the nation to participate in their respective state’s drug monitoring program.

By LINDSAY JANCEK Communications Director MISHAWAKA — Congresswoman Jackie Walorski reminded constituents that a member of her staff will hold office hours to assist with casework and official business. The Rochester district office, 709 Main St., Rochester, is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Stop by or call (574) 223-4373 to …read more.

By LINDSAY JANCEK Communications Director MISHAWAKA — Congresswoman Jackie Walorski reminded constituents that a member of her staff will hold office hours to assist constituents with casework and official business. The Rochester district office, 709 Main St., Rochester, is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday.  Constituents can stop by or call (574) 223-4373 …read more.

MISHAWAKA — Congresswoman Jackie Walorski (IN-02) reminded constituents that a member of her staff will be holding office hours to assist constituents with casework and official business. Area dates, locations and times are:

MISHAWAKA — Rep. Jackie Walorski, member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement after the Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act earlier today:

Lindsay Jancek Communications Director, U.S. House of Representatives WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Jackie Walorski announced this week’s honoree for her, “Who’s Who in IN-02,” initiative. During a speech on the House floor, Walorski thanked Fulton County pharmacist, Harry Webb, for his dedication to curbing the meth epidemic that has taken Indiana by storm. Webb, along with the …read more.

WASHINGTON D.C. — Rep. Jackie Walorski, along with her colleagues on the House Armed Services Committee, sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter requesting a briefing on actions taken by the Department of Defense to enhance U.S. force posture and security measures in the Middle East.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Jackie Walorski issued the following statement after supporting H.R. 3134, the Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2015:

By LINDSAY JANCEK U.S. House Communications Director WASHINGTON, D.C. ‚— Rep. Jackie Walorski announced this week’s honoree for her, “Who’s Who in IN-02,” initiative. During a speech on the House floor, Walorski paid tribute to Nappanee Mayor, Larry Thompson, who will soon retire after two decades of public service. “Mayor Thompson has been a dedicated public …read more.

WASHINGTON D.C. — Rep. Jackie Walorski (IN-02) and Rep. Julia Brownley (CA-26), both members of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, introduced legislation Thursday, Sept. 10, to create standards for disabled veterans who rely on mobility products that help improve their quality of life. Through the Department of Veterans Affairs Automobile Adaptive Equipment program, eligible disabled …read more.

MISHAWAKA — Congresswoman Jackie Walorski (IN-02) reminded constituents that a member of her staff will be holding office hours to assist constituents with casework and official business.

In response to last month’s BP refinery in northern Indiana unexpectedly shutting down and raising gas prices by as much one dollar in the region, Rep. Jackie Walorski (IN-02) today introduced legislation to expand the EPA’s waiver authority to allow retailers to buy and sell any fuel blends on the market during a supply disruption, …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Congresswoman Jackie Walorski visited Claypool Elementary School Tuesday, Sept. 1, in one of several stops on a recent education tour. Walorski visited with students and teachers as she learned about the Warsaw Inquiry Learning Laboratory as classroom teacher, Jennifer Gunder, instructional coach, Nicole Baird and STEM Bus Driver Laura Geller taught students how to “think …read more.

MISHAWAKA — Due to fog, two of the stops on Representative Jackie Walorski’s education tour have been canceled. These include stops in Argos and Claypool, both originally set for Monday, Aug. 31. During this tour, Walorski has been meeting with education officials, community leaders and students to honor them for academic achievements and learn about …read more.

MISHAWAKA — Congresswoman Jackie Walorski announced details for next week’s education tour, where she will meet with education officials, community leaders and students to honor them for their academic achievements and learn about various new programs in the Second Congressional District to improve educational opportunities for Hoosier students. Monday, Aug. 31: 8:55 a.m., Argos Middle …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Congresswoman Jackie Walorski has announced the upcoming dates for her Get Regulation Out of the Way tour. She will be traveling in order to hear from farmers, business owners and manufacturers about how federal regulations have impacted their business.

[weaver_youtube aB7AejuUBOE rel=0] WASHINGTON D.C. – Rep. Jackie Walorski (IN-02) today congratulated Principal James Condon of Plymouth High School for being named the 2015 Principal of the Year by the Association of Secondary School Principals. “Talented administrators create a supportive learning environment and give teachers the tools to teach future generations how to compete for …read more.

Rep. Jackie Walorski met today with a senior U.S. Air Force officer regarding the possible selection of Grissom Air Reserve to base the KC-46A air tanker. The 434th Air Refueling Wing at Grissom is currently one of four finalists under consideration by the U.S. Air Force to be the first Air Force Reserve unit to …read more.

Congresswoman Jackie Walorski (IN-02) issued the following statement after the House passed legislation to repeal the Medical Device Tax. H.R. 160, the Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2015, which Walorski is an original co-sponsor, repeals the 2.3 percent tax on device sales, a significant funding mechanism for the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare.  …read more.

By LINDSAY JANCEK Communications Director, Office of Jackie Walorski Congresswoman Jackie Walorski, reminds constituents a member of her staff will be holding office hours to assist constituents with casework and official business. The Rochester district office, located at 709 Main St., is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Stop by …read more.

Indiana Congresswoman Jackie Walorski has proposed renaming a U.S. Post Office at 601 S. Main St., Elkhart, after Staff Sergeant Jesse Williams, who died in December 2013 while serving overseas. Williams, an Elkhart native, was among six soldiers who were killed when a Blackhawk helicopter crashed. He had been deployed three times: once to Iraq …read more.

Congresswoman Jackie Walorski, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement after H.R. 1735 the National Defense Authorization Act of 2016 passed the House by a vote of 269-151. The legislation fulfills Congress’s constitutional obligation to provide for the common defense, includes a number of key reforms for military operations across the nation, and enables …read more.

By LINDSAY JANCEK Office of Congresswoman Jackie Walorski Congresswoman Jackie Walorski will host a reception recognizing this year’s 2015 Congressional Art Competition finalists from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. Saturday, May 16, at the South Bend International Airport. Walorski, along with members of her staff, will welcome guests including the top 11 finalists, their family …read more.

Congresswoman Jackie Walorski (IN-02) reminded constituents that a member of her staff will be holding office hours to assist constituents with casework and official business. Location and hours are: 10 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, May 12, Akron Public Library meeting room, 205 E. Rochester St. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, Bourbon Public …read more.

By LINDSAY JANCEK Communications Director, Congresswoman Jackie Walorski Today, Congressman Scott Peters and Congresswoman Jackie Walorski’s bipartisan amendment requesting the Department of Defense support non-profit programs that provide support for children of service members suffering from mental disorders was included in the 2016 National Defense Authorization Act. “Our military families, especially the children, of our …read more.

By LINDSAY JANCEK Communications Director, Office of Jackie Walorski Congresswoman Jackie Walorski, reminds constituents a member of her staff will be holding office hours to assist constituents with casework and official business. The Rochester district office, located at 709 Main St., is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Stop by …read more.

Representative Jackie Walorski made the following statement after H.R. 1105, Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015, passed the House by a vote of 240-179: “For too long, the death tax has undermined small businesses and the life savings of farmers across Indiana and has become the number one reason why family-owned businesses aren’t passed down …read more.

Representative Jackie Walorski announced today she will run for re-election to Indiana’s Second Congressional District. She also announced she raised over $250,000 in the first fundraising quarter of 2015, putting her cash on hand at $453,000. “Serving Hoosiers in the 2nd District is truly a privilege and one of the greatest honors I’ve had,” said …read more.

Congresswoman Jackie Walorski (IN-02), member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee and conferee on the House and Senate Veterans’ Affairs Conference Committee, released the following statement in reaction to an Associated Press Story regarding extended wait times at the South Bend Community Outpatient Center: “There is no excuse for veterans to have to wait over …read more.

By LINDSAY JANCEK Communications Director, Office of Jackie Walorski Congresswoman Jackie Walorski, reminds constituents a member of her staff will be holding office hours to assist constituents with casework and official business. The Rochester district office, located at 709 Main St., is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Stop by …read more.

By LINDSAY JANCEK Communications Director, Congresswoman Jackie Walorski Rep. Jackie Walorski has voted for legislation that would permanently repeal the current formula that pays doctors who treat Medicare patients which has long been broken, and replaces it with a formula that returns stability to Medicare physician payments. The bill, H.R. 2, will resolve a long-running …read more.

By LINDSAY JANCEK Communications Director, Office of Jackie Walorski Congresswoman Jackie Walorski, reminds constituents a member of her staff will be holding office hours to assist constituents with casework and official business. The Rochester district office, located at 709 Main St., is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Stop by …read more.

Representative Jackie Walorski announced that beginning today, her district offices will begin accepting artwork for the 2015 Congressional Art Competition sponsored by the U.S. House of Representatives. The Congressional Art Competition was established in 1982 to give members of Congress the opportunity to recognize artistic talent amongst their constituents. It takes place nationwide and open …read more.

By LINDSAY JANCEK Communications Director, Office of Jackie Walorski Rep. Jackie Walorski, a member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, issued the following statement after the Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Board voted to temporarily suspend the license of social worker Robin Paul, the clinic manager on administrative leave at an Indianapolis veterans’ clinic, …read more.

By LINDSAY JANCEK Office of Jackie Walorski Reps. Jackie Walorski and Tulsi Gabbard have introduced bipartisan legislation that would expand veterans’ access to certain health care services and allow former service members to receive services from local providers. The Veterans Access to Extended Care Act would give Department of Veterans Affairs the authority to enter …read more.

U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski visited Beer Dairy Inc. south of Milford during a district-wide agriculture tour, the third of her tenure in Washington. The tour was this afternoon. During the 45-minute stop, Walorski conducted a walking tour of the facilities and met with the farm’s owners and other interested constituents. The tour coincides with Indiana’s …read more.

By LINDSAY JANCEK Communications Director, Office of Jackie Walorski Congresswoman Jackie Walorski, reminds constituents a member of her staff will be holding office hours to assist constituents with casework and official business. The Rochester district office, located at 709 Main St., is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Stop by …read more.

Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., president of the University of Notre Dame from 1952 to 1987, a priest of the Congregation of Holy Cross, and one of the nation’s most influential figures in higher education, the Catholic Church, and national and international affairs, died at 11:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015, at Holy Cross House …read more.

By LINDSAY JANCEK Communications Director, Office of Jackie Walorski In an effort to discuss solutions and reforms in providing health care to our nation’s finest, Rep. Jackie Walorski attended the “Fixing Veterans Health Care” summit today in downtown Washington. The event, sponsored by Concerned Veterans for America, was created to isolate existing challenges to veterans’ …read more.

Republican Jackie Walorski announced that at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, she will chair her first congressional subcommittee meeting. Walorski, a member of the House Committee on Agriculture, will take the gavel and convene the first hearing of the Subcommittee on Nutrition. During the hearing, members will be provided with facts and figures from credible, …read more.

By LINDSAY JANCEK Communications Director, Office of Jackie Walorski Rep. Jackie Walorski has returned from a daylong, bipartisan Congressional Delegation to the U.S. Naval Station in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Members of the CODEL observed detention operations, received an intelligence overview and toured specific areas of the detention facility. The trip also included meetings with the …read more.

By LINDSAY JANCEK Communications Director, Office of Jackie Walorski Congresswoman Jackie Walorski, IN-02, reminds constituents a member of her staff will be holding office hours to assist constituents with casework and official business. The Rochester district office, located at 709 Main St., is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Stop …read more.

Republican Congresswoman Jackie Walorski issued the following statement after the House passed The Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act by a vote of 270-152: “Both the House and the Senate overwhelmingly supported a measure to put more Americans back to work and move our country towards energy independence. I hope the president seizes this opportunity to …read more.

By LINDSAY JANCEK Communications Director, Office of Jackie Walorski Rep. Jackie Walorski issued the following statement regarding the security breach on Anthem Inc. “News of the cyber attack at Anthem is deeply disturbing and unfortunately in this technology-driven world, we must direct more resources and attention to protecting Americans from cyber security threats. This latest …read more.

By LINDSAY JANCEK Communications Director, Office of Jackie Walorski Rep. Jackie Walorski thanked her Senate colleagues for passing House legislation that will reduce the number of veterans and troops who commit suicide. The bill, H.R. 203, which she co-sponsored, provides greater access to mental health care. According to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA), 22 …read more.

By LINDSAY JANCEK Communications Director, Office of Representative Jackie Walorski Rep. Jackie Walorski has announced that she has joined the Great Lakes Task Force, a bi-partisan, bicameral group that works to enhance the economic and environmental well-being of the Great Lakes as part of the Northeast-Midwest Congressional Coalition. Members of the task force work together …read more.

By LINDSAY JANCEK Communications Director, Office of Congresswoman Jackie Walorski This week, Rep. Jackie Walorski supported a package of legislation to combat human trafficking. The 10 bills were passed with bipartisan support and would help prevent human trafficking in the U.S. and internationally. “Enough is enough. Human trafficking is the second fastest growing crime in …read more.

Representative Jackie Walorski, Senator Dan Coats, and Senate President Pro Tempore David Long have all issued statements following the approval of Indiana Governor Mike Pence’s Healthy Indiana Plan 2.0 proposal by the Obama Administration. Walorski says, “Today is a win for low-income Hoosiers across Indiana. HIP 2.0 will offer incentives to thousands of Hoosiers and …read more.

By LINDSAY JANCEK Communications Director, Congresswoman Jackie Walorski Congresswoman Jackie Walorski, IN-02, reminds constituents a member of her staff will be holding office hours to assist constituents with casework and official business. The Rochester district office, located at 709 Main St., is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Stop by …read more.

[weaver_youtube HYwEpsDAd2s rel=0] By LINDSAY JANCEK Communications Director, Congresswoman Jackie Walorski Rep. Jackie Walorski, a champion of pro-life issues, voted to support legislation that would prohibit taxpayer funding of elective abortions, no matter where in the federal system these may occur. H.R. 7, the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act …read more.

[weaver_youtube cse5cCGuHmE rel=0] Last night, President Barack Obama issued the annual State of the Union speech. The president confidently took the podium at the joint session of Congress and delivered perhaps the most enthusiastic, impassioned state of the union of his second term. Themes of equality permeated the speech. He focused quite a bit on …read more.

By LINDSAY JANCEK Communications Director, Congresswoman Jackie Walorski In an attempt to protect the safety of the United States and its allies, Rep. Jackie Walorski introduced legislation that would restrict transfers of detainees from Guantánamo Bay. H.R. 401, the Detaining Terrorists to Protect America Act of 2015, is companion legislation to a Senate bill introduced …read more.

By LINDSAY JANCEK Communications Director, Congresswoman Jackie Walorski Rep. Jackie Walorski supported legislation to defund the president’s executive action on immigration. H.R. 240 would defund the president’s unlawful executive order in its entirety and prevent the president, and future presidents, from abusing their executive authority. The bill passed by a vote of 236-191 and now …read more.

By LINDSAY JANCEK Communications Director, Congresswoman Jackie Walorski Representative Jackie Walorski spoke on the House floor in support of H.R. 203, the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act, a bill that will increase access to mental health care and improve the quality of care provided to our troops and veterans. During her remarks, …read more.

By LINDSAY JANCEK Communications Director, Congresswoman Jackie Walorski As the first week of the 114th Congress concluded, Rep. Jackie Walorski supported several initiatives aimed to help businesses hire more workers, create jobs for veterans and promote the expansion of American energy production. “The American people sent a clear message in November; they want Congress to …read more.

By LINDSAY JANCEK Communications Director, Office of Congresswoman Jackie Walorski Congresswoman Jackie Walorski, member of the House Armed Services Committee, expressed her concern with the high rate of military sexual assaults after a report released by the Department of Defense reported 19,000 incidents of unwanted sexual contact in 2014. The report, which anonymously surveyed members …read more.